About University of Iceland
The University of Iceland is a progressive education and scientific institution, known in for its research. It is a state university, situated in the heart of Reykjavík, the capital of Iceland. A modern, diversified and rapidly developing institution, the University of Iceland offers opportunities for study and research in almost 300 programmes spanning most fields of science and scholarship: social sciences, health sciences, humanities, education, natural sciences and engineering.
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Key statistics
- 17.0No. of students per staff(1)
- 12%Percentage of International Students(1)
- 68 : 32Student Ratio of Females to Males(1)
- 29%Proportion of ISR Publications(1)
- 10,045Number of FTE Students(1)
Based on data collected for the (1) 2025 World University Rankings
Subjects taught at University of Iceland
Computer science
- Computer Science
Physical sciences
- Chemistry
- Geology, Environmental, Earth & Marine Sciences
- Physics & Astronomy
- Mathematics & Statistics
Business & economics
- Economics & Econometrics
- Business & Management
- Accounting & Finance
Engineering & technology
- Electrical & Electronic Engineering
- Chemical Engineering
- Civil Engineering
- General Engineering
- Mechanical & Aerospace Engineering
Social sciences
- Geography
- Politics & International Studies (incl Development Studies)
- Communication & Media Studies
- Sociology
Arts & humanities
- Archaeology
- Languages, Literature & Linguistics
- History, Philosophy & Theology
Law
- Law
Life sciences
- Biological Sciences
- Sport Science
Psychology
- Psychology
Clinical, pre-clinical & health
- Other Health
- Medicine & Dentistry
Education
- Education
